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Grand Theater in Wausau reopens after renovations
The new-look Grand Theater opens Saturday. Six months of construction are in the books, and the venue is ready to welcome Wayne Newton to the stage. Second Century Campaign Marketing Manager Sadie Fisher says patrons will notice a mix of new and old looks. “It will feel like the Grand you know and love, but it also looks so much brighter and fresher. The theater itself has so many colors.”
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Wausau’s new credit card policy bans gift cards and alcohol but sets no spending caps
Wausau’s first comprehensive credit card policy would ban gift cards, alcohol and split charges, but the draft sets no spending caps on the city’s 65 cards. The Finance Committee takes up the policy Tuesday, three weeks after a Wausau Pilot & Review investigation found the cards carried $408,500 in combined monthly limits with no per-purchase caps or merchant restrictions. The Pilot reviewed three months of statements. That review also found:
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See which local teams survive the Wisconsin football playoffs | LIVE
Who will survive and advance? Tune in to the Central Wisconsin high school football live scoreboard for Level 3 of the postseason to find out. Don't miss out on your favorite school or alma mater's football scores for programs within the Wausau, Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids areas. We have you covered right here. Follow along for real-time updates as teams battle to survive and advance. MORE COVERAGE: Merrill football's postseason resurgence began through shift in culture Josh Taylor propels Marshfield football past Wausau East in Level 1 win Columbus Catholic volleyball's joy leads program to second state run SPASH dynasty snags historic 5th straight title | WIAA XC championships Edgar's Graham Streit turns in 6 TD's as Wildcats zoom past Pardeeville Local runners Peters, Carroll lead programs to titles | Top performers Edgar's defense sparks success by design | WIAA playoff game preview How Marathon volleyball returned to state tourney after 14-year drought Amherst, Edgar pitch shutouts, Stratford's offense shines in Level 1 .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } .scorestream-widget-container iframe {height:100%;} Contact or send game stats/info to Sports Reporter Alfred Smith III at alfred.smith@usatodayco.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter,
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Wausau TIF plan for lead pipes advances 3-1 as staff can’t say what $2.5 million covers
Wausau’s development director could not say Wednesday whether $2.5 million in TIF spending on lead pipes covers homeowners’ share or the full cost, but a committee advanced the plan 3-1. The Economic Development Committee’s vote sends the Tax Increment District 8 plan to the Wausau City Council Tuesday....
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Lomira football excited for opportunity against Edgar in sectional final
LOMIRA – Coming off a state title in 2024, the Lomira football team lost in Level 1 to St. Mary's Springs in 2025. It's already won its Level 1 and Level 2 games this season and isn't done yet. "We know last year we didn't make it this far, so this year we have a chance to keep going and I think this week is our time to show that," Lomira junior Cash Agamaite said. More: What fans need to know before the Wisconsin Herd tip-off 2026-27 More: Campbellsport claims Division 2 state title behind Pickering's championship run Lomira (11-0) is a No. 2 seed in the Division 6 playoffs and has moved onto the sectional championship round where it will play No. 1 Edgar (11-1). Edgar has made three straight state championships, winning Division 7 state titles in 2023 and 2024 and lost in the Division 6 state championship in 2025. Yet, Lomira is not shying away from all that Edgar has accomplished and is using any type of motivation it can to make sure "Lomira" pops up on the Division 6 bracket in the state semifinals. "To be on this level and to know that we're going against